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Accountant

Port-of-Spain
10000 - 20000
Contract
Updated 19/09/2025

Position Summary

Reports financial information to management and Board of Directors presenting the analysis of accounting data and preparation of reports with recommendations, to assist in decision making.

Job Specification

ACCA Qualified

Five (5) years experience at a Middle/Senior Management

Understanding of accounting rules and procedures, including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Job Competencies

Team Player, Leadership/Supervisory skills, Conflict Resolution, Time Management, Ability to analyze data, Basic technological ability,

Key Responsibilities

Maintain ongoing communication with Manager, informing of all pertinent information/irregularities etc.
Assist with the development of credit union's internal accounting operating systems, policies and procedures
Verify and Release in a timely manner all ACH transactions
Responsible for the preparation of reports and analysis, ratio and trend analysis and other comparable reports as appropriate
Prepares the annual budget based on input from senior management, the Board of Directors and other committees
Ensure proper and timely reconciliation of General ledger asset account and investment ledgers
Establishes and maintains computerized accounting procedures in accordance with regulatory bodies and reporting requirements
Coordinate and integrate accounting functions to provide support for all other functional units within the Credit Union
Timely release and/upload of JMMB Jade Cards daily
Prepare audit financial statements with notes according to accounting standards
Monitor the Credit Union's finances, operational expenses and debt service obligations
Submit timely monthly Reports on Credit Union financial position
Reconcile & analyze Balance sheet for high accuracy and financial precision
Analytical review of Income & Expenditure statements to ensure accurate allocations & provide recommendations where necessary
Review Bank Reconciliation for all Branches
Monitor Bank account to ensure adequate balances to cover daily operational expenses.
Monitor & Send funds monthly to various Bank Investment Account & Prepare Source of Funds
Maintain Fixed Asset Register and all accounting logs to monitor depreciation expenses
Maintain Fixed Deposit Register for renewals/withdrawals
Verify/certify data and documents prepared by staff in the Finance & Accounts Department
Forecast, budget and benchmark Credit Union Financial Statements & Operations
Assist in the management of the external Audit
Provide supervision to staff in the Finance & Accounts Department inclusive of training recommendation, recognition and disciplinary procedures

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